- Win Rate
- 45.2%
- Pick Rate
- 30.8%
- KDA
- 2.58
Shiv Counters
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 36,913
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
How to counter Shiv: pick Graves, Paige, Seven. Graves wins 63.0% of its games against Shiv. The items that win most against Shiv: Express Shot, Active Reload, Headshot Booster. Avoid Pocket, Sinclair into Shiv.
How to counter Shiv
Nov 5 Patch · 36,913 gamesThe heroes that beat Shiv most often are Graves, Paige, and Seven. Graves wins 63.0% of its games against Shiv.
- Draft a counter
Graves, Paige, and Seven beat Shiv more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 63.0% of the head-to-head games.
- Buy the right items
Against Shiv, Express Shot, Active Reload, and Headshot Booster gain the most win rate. Express Shot is +1.6 points over a typical item.
- Respect the damage
Shiv is near the top of the roster for kills or damage. Don't take even fights alone; build defense and fight with your team.
- Commit or don't chase
Shiv rarely dies. Half-hearted chases waste time, so only go in with crowd control ready.
Best items against Shiv
When Shiv is on the enemy team, Express Shot, Active Reload, and Headshot Booster win the most compared with how items usually do against Shiv. Express Shot leads at +1.6 points.
| Item | WR vs Shiv | Lift | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Express Shot | 54.1% | +1.6 | 11,264 |
 Active Reload | 58.1% | +1.5 | 9,826 |
 Headshot Booster | 54.0% | +1.1 | 17,308 |
 Intensifying Magazine | 54.5% | +1.1 | 7,821 |
 Mystic Shot | 55.0% | +0.9 | 22,872 |
 Arcane Surge | 56.3% | +0.8 | 19,926 |
 Battle Vest | 54.3% | +0.8 | 32,462 |
 Long Range | 54.2% | +0.8 | 15,723 |
Lift = how many more points of win rate the item has when facing Shiv, compared with the average item facing Shiv. Items need 500+ games and a 2% pick rate.
Heroes that counter Shiv
Nov 5 Patch · 36,913 gamesPick these into Shiv
Avoid these into Shiv
Win rate of the hero on each row in games against Shiv (at least 300 games). Tap a hero for the full head-to-head matchup.
Every Shiv matchup →When to fight Shiv
Shiv peaks mid-game: 47.0% in 40+ min games, 42.0% in 20–30 min games.
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How to counter Shiv: FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Who counters Shiv?
Graves (63.0%), Paige (61.4%), and Seven (60.2%) have the best win rates against Shiv (each counter's own win rate in the matchup, from 88,953+ games for the top pick).
What items counter Shiv?
Against Shiv, these items gain the most win rate compared with a typical item: Express Shot (+1.6), Active Reload (+1.5), Headshot Booster (+1.1), and Intensifying Magazine (+1.1).
How do you beat Shiv?
Graves, Paige, and Seven beat Shiv more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 63.0% of the head-to-head games. Against Shiv, Express Shot, Active Reload, and Headshot Booster gain the most win rate. Express Shot is +1.6 points over a typical item. Shiv is near the top of the roster for kills or damage. Don't take even fights alone; build defense and fight with your team. Shiv rarely dies. Half-hearted chases waste time, so only go in with crowd control ready.
Which heroes should not be picked into Shiv?
Shiv beats Pocket (50.5%), Sinclair (50.5%), and Mirage (50.1%) most often (Shiv's win rate in each matchup).
When is Shiv strongest?
Shiv peaks mid-game: 47.0% in 40+ min games, 42.0% in 20–30 min games.